Art Not to Miss
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Len Lye: All Souls Carnival
‘Why not make art that really moves?’ With this simple, startling idea, Len Lye (1901-1980) discovered an aesthetic principle that would drive his work for the next 60 years.
Lye’s exploration of movement and sensation led him to create art that defied traditional boundaries of painting, sculpture, film and photography.
Recognised internationally for his vibrant experimental films and dynamic kinetic sculptures, Lye has since become known as one of New Zealand’s most innovative modern artists.
Including Trilogy and Universe in a dazzling, choreographed mix of sound, light and movement, this exhibition is the largest retrospective of Len Lye’s work ever presented at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, home to the Len Lye Foundation Collection and Archives for more than 30 years.
| DATE | 10 Sept - 27 Nov |
| HOURS | 10am - 5pm daily |
| VENUE | Cnr of King & Queen Sts, New Plymouth |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 759 6060 or www.govettbrewster.com |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
The Gables Gallery
Taranaki Society of Arts (inc) Local Art Exhibition
| DATE | 28 Oct - 6 Nov |
| HOURS | 1pm - 4pm daily |
| VENUE | The Gables Gallery, Brooklands Park, New Plymouth |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 7534069 |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
Waverley Connections
Celebrating Our Artists
An art exhibition featuring painting, glass, photography, sculpture and fibre works by renowned artists with a Waverley connection. Includes award winners Lisa Walsh, Jane Mitchell, Margaret Matthews and Susan Worthington, Pukeiti artist in residence for the Garden Festival.
| DATE | 29 & 30 Oct |
| HOURS | 10am - 3.30pm |
| VENUE | The Waverley Community Centre, Chester Street, Waverley |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
Real Tart Gallery
The Garden Party
A multimedia exhibition of garden related art work to coincide with the 2011 Powerco Garden Spectacular. A collection of paintings, photographic images, pottery and garden sculpture will be on display from 30 October - 30 November. Artists are welcome to submit work in any media for the exhibition up until Friday 28 October.
| DATE | 30 Oct - 6 Nov |
| HOURS | Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm |
| VENUE | 19 Egmont St, New Plymouth |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 769 5717 or email realtart@xtra.co.nz |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
Kina
Vicki McEldowney - local Taranaki artist
| DATE | 28 Oct - 23 Nov |
| HOURS | Mon to Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9.30am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm |
| VENUE | 101 Devon St West, New Plymouth |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 759 1201 or visit www.kina.co.nz |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
The Taranaki National Art Awards
Sandfords Event Centre
This annual event is a collection of art entered by artists from around New Zealand. Their work is of a high standard and most work is available for purchase. With over 230 pieces entered, artists are judged in seven categories: painting, rural Taranaki, 3D, works on paper, fibre art, toi tu Taranaki and photography. Come visit our quaint village, Opunake, check out Opunake beach, our world famous surf reefs, trendy cafes and retail outlets.
| DATE | 29 Oct - 5 Nov |
| HOURS | 10am - 5pm daily |
| VENUE | Sandfords Event Centre Tasman Street, Opunake |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 761 8879, 027 210 8525 or visit www.taranakiartawards.co.nz |
| ADMISSION | $2 per person |
Percy Thomson Gallery
Celebration - Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu Embroiderers Guild Bi Annual Exhibition
There will be a wide range of methods and materials on show, using both traditional and modern techniques presenting a host of exciting objects.
| DATE | 1 - 20 Nov |
| HOURS | Mon to Fri 10.30am - 4pm Sat & Sun 10.30am - 3pm |
| VENUE | Miranda Street, Stratford |
| CONTACT | Ph 06 765 0917 or visit www.percythomsongallery.org.nz |
| ADMISSION | Free entry |
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